A black tea light holder glowing in the snow beside green ceramic Christmas trees

Handmade in Berkshire

Handmade for Christmas

Mugs, jugs, salt pigs and more, thrown by hand in my garden studio. Order by Friday 18 December for Christmas delivery.

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  • Dishwasher and microwave safeMade for everyday use
  • Hard-wearing stonewareFired to last
  • Thrown by handNo two pieces quite the same
  • Tracked Royal Mail deliveryOr free click and collect

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28 glazes to choose from. Pick a colour to see every piece made in it.

Christmas gifting

Gifts they'll use every day

Handmade pieces for the cook, the tea drinker and the person who has everything. Order by Friday 18 December for Christmas delivery.

Gifts under £20Spoon rests, coasters and mini jugs Gifts under £40Mugs, jugs and bowls Gift setsReady-made sets from £50 Gift cardsLet them choose their glaze

Salt pigs, our best seller

Keeps salt dry and within pinching distance of the hob. Thrown by hand in eight glazes.

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Spoon rests

Somewhere to put your spoon down while you cook, so the counter stays clean. Dozens of glazes, from £20.

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What our customers say

5.0 from 40 reviews
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Lovely in every way. Thank you
Jeannenellie✓Spring Green Classic Spoon Rest ·
WOW! FANTASTIC! Here in no time whatsoever and wonderfully packaged. Absolutely thrilled to bits. Thank you very much indeed.
susiegray12✓Jet Black Classic Soap Dish ·
I bought 2 of these. They are simply stunning - exactly as pictured. Beautifully made, beautiful glaze and fantastic service. 10/10 (20/10) on all fronts. Would absolutely recommend. THANK YOU !
Becky✓Seafoam Blue Rustic Espresso Mug ·
Perfect sized spoon rest. Beautifully crafted and glazing gives it style as well as the protective element
Joanne✓Jet Black Classic Spoon Rest ·
Unique and pretty handmade piece that helps add character to my new kitchen.
Xenoblader2011✓
Absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic colours and quality.Beautifully packed and sent really quickly. Thank you
Laura✓Alpine Green Classic Carved Mini Jug ·
I think I've found the perfect mug - I adore the colour, it's a great size and it's nice and chunky without being too heavy. Very happy with my purchase.
Rebecca✓Amethyst Purple Classic Pint Mug ·
Beautiful spoon rest and a gorgeous colour, absolutely thrilled with it!
Suzy✓Seafoam Blue Classic Spoon Rest ·

How it's made

From clay to your kitchen cupboard

Every piece starts as a lump of clay in my garden studio and goes through the same careful steps.

  1. Throwing

    Throwing

    I wedge the clay to knock out any air bubbles, then shape each piece by hand on the wheel.

  2. Trimming

    Trimming

    Once a piece has dried to leather hard, I trim it to refine the shape. Mugs and jugs get their handles at this stage.

  3. First firing

    First firing

    A bisque firing at almost 1000°C turns fragile clay into ceramic that's ready for glaze.

  4. Glazing and final firing

    Glazing and final firing

    I pour glaze inside and brush three coats outside, then fire again at over 1200°C. Opening the kiln feels like unwrapping presents.

Katie smiling and holding one of her handmade mugs

Small-batch pottery from Berkshire

Meet the maker behind Katie L Thompson Designs

I'm Katie, a potter making functional stoneware in my Berkshire garden studio. Every piece is thrown by hand on the wheel to bring warmth to everyday life. What started as a birthday-gift pottery class has become my passion for making mindful, tactile ceramics.

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